New York, Aug. 13 (Jiji Press)–The United Nations on Thursday called for restraint by all parties concerned following a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to one of four western Pacific islands held by Russia and claimed by Japan. “This is a bilateral issue between member states, but we encourage all concerned to exercise restraint, to act responsibly and to avoid any actions that may escalate tensions further,” Daniela Gross, associate spokesperson for U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said at a press briefing. Putin visited Etorofu, one of the four islands called Northern Territories in Japan, Thursday, drawing strong protests from Tokyo. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
U.N. Urges Restraint by All Parties after Putin’s Isle Visit
Related Posts
IDF confirms killing of Mushtaha, Hamas commander who had detained several hostages
(Adnkronos) – The Israeli army confirms the killing of Muhammad Bassam Mushtaha, who was struck two weeks ago in the northern Gaza Strip. Muhammad Mushtaha, the IDF reports, held the role of company commander in the Shati’ battalion, belonging to Hamas’s military
Japan Mulling Measures against Putin’s Visit to Disputed Island
Tokyo, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has begun considering potential measures against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to one of the four Russian-controlled islands known as the Northern Territories in and claimed by Japan. Options include further strengthening economic sanctions on
